administrative Fee Comparison
Administrative fees are based on the amount of any filed claim or counterclaim and are to be paid by the party bringing the claim or counterclaim at the time the demand or claim is filed with the ADRG. Arbitrator compensation is not included in this fee schedule. Unless the parties’ agreement provides otherwise, arbitrator compensation and administrative fees are initially subject to allocation by ADRG and ultimately by an arbitrator in an award. ADR Global does not charge a final filing fee just a simple fee structure.
Amount of Claim | American Arbitration AssociationFiling Fee*Combined Initial and Final Fee | ADR GlobalFiling FeeSimple Fee | Savings |
Less than $75,000 | $2,600 | $1,500 | $1,100 |
$75,000 to $149,999 | $4,200 | $2,500 | $1,700 |
$150,000 to $299,999 | $7,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
| $9,000 | $5,500 | $3,500 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | $14,175 | $10,000 | $4,175 |
$1,000,000 to $9,999,999 | $18,600 | $12,000 | $6,600 |
$10,000,000 and above | $32,750+1% of Settlement | $15,000 No Percentage over | $17,750+undermined savings |
Undetermined Monetary Claims | $18,600 | $12,000 | $6,600 |
Nonmonetary Claims* | $750 | $500 | $250 |
Application for Emergency Measures of Protection | $3,500 | $2,000 | $1,500 |
Additional fees are represented by the Arbitrator or Mediator selected from their fee schedule. An additional fee of $50 per hour will be billed at the conclusion of the Arbitration or Mediation.
If there are more than two separately represented parties in any arbitration, an additional 10% of each fee contained in this fee schedule will be charged for each additional separately represented party. This will be charged to the party naming the additional party. However, Additional Party Fees will not exceed 30% of the base fees contained in this fee schedules unless there are more than 10 separately represented parties. See below for additional details.
- The Initial Filing Fee is payable in full by a filing party when a claim, counterclaim, or additional claim is filed.
- Fee Modifications: Fees are subject to increase if the claim or counterclaim is increased after the initial filing date. Any decrease of a previous fee will be at ADRG’s discretion.
- Cases with Three or More Arbitrators are subject to a minimum Initial Filing Fee of $5,500.
- Non Monetary Claims: The non-monetary filing fee is the minimum filing fee for any case requesting non-monetary relief. Where a party seeks both monetary damages and non-monetary relief, the higher of the two filing fees will apply.
RefundsInitial Filing Fees: Subject to a $500 minimum non refundable Initial Filing Fee for all cases, refunds of Initial Filing Fees for settled or withdrawn cases will be calculated from the date the ADRG receives the notice of arbitration as follows:
However, no refunds will be made once: All Fees are final no additional final fee will be charged
any arbitrator has been appointed (including one arbitrator on a three-arbitrator panel).
- within 5 calendar days of filing—100%
- between 6 and 30 calendar days of filing—50%
- between 31 and 60 calendar days of filing—25%
However, no refunds will be made once: All Fees are final no additional final fee will be charged
- Any arbitrator that has been appointed (including one arbitrator on a three-arbitrator panel)
Additional Fees
Additional Party Fees: Additional Party Fees will be charged as described above, and in addition:
Additional Party Fees are payable by the party, whether a claimant or respondent, that names the additional parties to the arbitration.
Additional Party Fees are payable by the party, whether a claimant or respondent, that names the additional parties to the arbitration.
- Such fees shall not exceed 50% of the base fees in the fee schedule, except that the ADRG reserves the right to assess additional fees where there are more than 10 separately represented parties.
- An example of the Additional Party Fee is as follows: A single claimant represented by one attorney brings an arbitration against two separate respondents, however, both respondents are represented by the same attorney. No Additional Party Fees are due. However, if the respondents are represented by different attorneys, or if one of the respondents is self-represented and the other is represented by an attorney, an additional 10% of the Initial Filing Fee is charged to the claimant.
Incomplete or Deficient Filings: Where the applicable arbitration agreement does not reference the International ADR Global Office for Dispute Resolution (ADRG), the ADRG will attempt to obtain the agreement of all parties to have the arbitration administered by the ADRG.
- Where the ADRG is unable to obtain the parties’ agreement to have the ADRG administer the arbitration, the ADRG will not proceed further with the filing.The ADRG will also return the filing fees to the filing party, less the amount specified in the fee schedule above for deficient filings.
- Parties that file Demands for Arbitration that are incomplete or otherwise do not meet the filing requirements contained in the rules shall also be charged the amount specified above for deficient filings if they fail or are unable to respond to the ADRG’s request to correct the deficiency.
Arbitrations in Abeyance/Inactive: Cases placed on hold/inactive for a period surpassing one year will be assessed an annual abeyance fee of $500, to be split equally among the parties. If a party refuses to pay the assessed fee, the other party or parties may pay the entire fee on behalf of all parties, otherwise the arbitration will be administratively closed.
All filing requirements, including the payment of filing fees, must be met before a matter will be placed in abeyance.
Fees for Additional Services: The ADRG reserves the right to assess additional administrative fees for services performed by the ADRG that go beyond those provided for in the ADRG’s rules, but which are required as a result of the parties’ agreement or stipulation.
Hearing Room Rentals: The fees described above do not cover the cost of hearing rooms, which are available on a rental basis. Check with the ADRG for availability and rates.
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Mediation-Administrative Fee Schedule
A $250 non-refundable deposit, which will be applied toward the mediation fee, is required to initiate the ADRG’s administration of the mediation and appointment of the mediator.
The mediator’s fee is stated on their resume. The ADRG administrative fee, split by the parties, is $50 per hour billed for the mediator with a minimum four hour charge for any mediation held.
If a matter submitted for mediation is withdrawn or cancelled or results in a settlement after the request to initiate mediation is filed but prior to the mediation conference, the ADRG administrative fee is $250 (to which the deposit will be applied) plus any mediator time and expenses incurred. These costs shall be borne by the initiating party unless the parties agree otherwise.
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